Marketing
July 27, 2022
Brands that use a one-size-fits-all to target consumers will lose out on major segments. Image credit: Euromonitor
By Nora Howe
When it comes to gaining a truly comprehensive analysis of shopping behavior, demographic data and regional statistics are not enough.
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